--- title: "Highways Specialist Works and Services: Subway Pumps (2024)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-419afbe9-c718-4ae9-b4da-883073414501" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-419afbe9-c718-4ae9-b4da-883073414501" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-419afbe9-c718-4ae9-b4da-883073414501.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-419afbe9-c718-4ae9-b4da-883073414501.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Highways Specialist Works and Services: Subway Pumps (2024) Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-419afbe9-c718-4ae9-b4da-883073414501 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-419afbe9-c718-4ae9-b4da-883073414501) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-419afbe9-c718-4ae9-b4da-883073414501.json) ## Summary West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is inviting bids for the "Highways Specialist Works and Services: Subway Pumps (2024)" contract to provide maintenance of pump equipment on highway drainage assets. This procurement, categorised under "Repair and maintenance services of pumps" (CPV code: 50511000), covers 18 surface water sites in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key deadlines include the tender submission end date on 24th March 2025, with the contract set to run from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in pump maintenance and associated services, particularly those experienced in handling highway drainage systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement is specifically suitable for SMEs. Contractors will be responsible for routine maintenance, emergency call-outs, de-silting, and traffic management, making it a comprehensive package for businesses well-versed in similar public sector contracts. This engagement can bolster business portfolios, securing steady work and establishing long-term relationships with a significant local authority like WSCC. ## Notice A contract for the Provision of Services for the Maintenance of Pump Equipment on Highway Drainage Assets is being tendered by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). WSCC requires a single contractor to deliver the Services for the duration of the Contract. For the purposes of this procurement exercise, the term Services is used to describe the full range of Services required. A summary of the Requirement is given below. * Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1981, the Council has a statutory obligation to ensure the highway is maintained so that it is "Fit for purpose" and "Safe for use". * There are currently 18 surface water sites that utilise pumped drainage assets to manage surface water run-off from the highway. * The key liabilities associated with these sites relates to the failure of pumped drainage equipment leading to flooding of the highway. * Each site has a specific maintenance schedule to ensure availability of the equipment which is available in the Data Room * The Service Provider will be responsible for the maintenance and servicing of pumps and associated infrastructure at the Sites. * The Service Provider will be required to de-silt the pump chambers at the Sites and dispose of any arisings to a licensed facility. * The Service Provider will be required to maintain and/or replace lifting chains (where applicable) at the Sites. * The Service Provider will be required to provide all pedestrian and vehicular traffic management to undertake the works. * The Service Provider will be required to attend emergency call outs when required at the Sites. Please see Document 2: Specification for further details. WSCC reserves the right to propose non-material changes to the Specification, if necessary, through consultation with the successful Bidder. This tender will not contain lots. The full tender is attached. Responses and communication must be via the WSCC e-Souricng portal here: https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedd2ca3-3781-4951-b250-19f9dc1225ec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester Central | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50511000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps - 50511100 - Repair and maintenance services of liquid pumps ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 16:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedd2ca3-3781-4951-b250-19f9dc1225ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedd2ca3-3781-4951-b250-19f9dc1225ec 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a89b85f-8535-417b-a010-39d93d8c86e8 Document 2B - Subway Pumps, Subway Location Details - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40ba9ccf-8fdc-4993-9188-708ea1bd631d Document 6 - Cost Model - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc5a53ea-0f75-46eb-b077-e79aac874366 Document 2C Appendix 3 MandE Pump Systems - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90311ae7-ee7f-4b96-bfe0-3b42c27af7eb Document 2 - Clients Requirements M&E Pumps - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f87c8e57-c09e-4a5c-9162-64f104d22f33 NEC4 TSC Underwater Inspections - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a055274b-8791-46b4-9d13-d4d6b168bdae Document 1 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/863e3735-17e3-40e3-a506-2bf9bded0369 Sub Contractor CW Template Dec 2021 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7482446-6032-4df4-bbea-95a58abe8889 Document 5 - Quality Assessment MandE Pumps - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc29e215-c070-446b-a60c-fa28b1f17e58 Document 8 - Health and Safety Questionnaire (Class 3) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c7085b6-7393-4fc5-bd68-76998f6a2805 Document 7 - Supplier Advantage Initiative (SAI) ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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